Mo Salah Features But No Ronaldo: Five Best Premier League Players In Every Position So Far In 2021/22



Chelsea is now in first place, with Liverpool, Manchester City, and West Ham close behind.

At the other side of the table, Newcastle and Norwich are both winless, whilst Burnley is also join them in the elimination zone.

But who has been the most impressive performance in England's top flight this season?

With WhoScored.com analytics, we've determined the best 5 Premier League players in each position so far this season.

Performers would have made at least 5 starts in England's top flight to be added.


Goal Keeper:

1. Edouard Mendy (7.27)
2. Aaron Ramsdale (7.06)
3. Alisson Becker (7.02)
4. Alex McCarthy (6.89)
5) Robert Sanchez (6.83)

This campaign, Mendy has only let up 3 goals in the league. The Chelsea goalkeeper is on his way to become one of the finest in the world.

Arsenal's Ramsdale has been a fantastic acquisition, whilst Liverpool's Alisson has been superb yet again.

Interestingly, there is no space for Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson.

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Right-Back:

1- Trent Alexander (7.69)
2- Reece James (7.30)
3- Joao Cancelo (7.27)
4- Cesar Azpilicueta (7.23)
5- Valentino Livramento (7.02)

Alexander-Arnold has been the greatest right-back in the Premier League this season.

The Englishman has 3 assists and has contributed to Liverpool's 5 clean sheets.

James has also surprised, whilst Southampton's Livramento appears to be a quality player.

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Left-Back:

1- Marcos Alonso (7.47)
2- Charle Taylor  (7.02)
3- Kyle Walker Peters (7.00)
4- Aaron Cresswell (6.96)
5- Andrew Robertson (6.94)

Alonso has already dropped his place in the squad to Ben Chilwell, but he was excellent to begin the season.

In 2021/22, Robertson isn't at his greatest, but he still ranks among the top five star players in his category.

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Center-Back:

1- Trevoh Chalobah (7.56)
2- Thiago Silva (7.49
3- Shane Duffy (7.32)
4- Joel Matip (7.22)
5- Andreas Christensen (7.18)

Chelsea has 3 of the top 5 best center-backs in the Premier League this season.

Interestingly, Chalobah has been the greatest of the bunch. He already received a new term as a result of his outstanding performance.

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CDM/Centre-Midfielder's:

1- Mateo Kovacic (7.56)
2- Declan Rice (7.54)
3- Ilkay Gundogan (7.46)
4-mConor Gallagher (7.38)
5- Abdoulaye Doucouré (7.30)


Mateo Kovacic narrowly beats Declan Rice to be voted the Premier League's finest central midfielder this season.

Gallagher, who is on loan at Crystal Palace from Chelsea, has been outstanding.

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CAM – Central Attacking Midfielder

1- Bernardo Silva (7.30)
2- Bruno Fernandes (7.23)
3- Mason Mount (7.21)
4- Phil Foden (7.14)
5- Demarai Gray (7.07)

Silva was dissatisfied with his playing time and was on the verge of leaving Manchester City in the summer. City will be delighted that the Portuguese magician did not leave.

Fernandes hasn't reached the peak he did last season, and he's been quite impressive nonetheless.

Mason Mount, Phil Foden, and Demarai Gray have all thrived for Chelsea, Manchester City, and Everton, accordingly.

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Right-Winger (RW)

1- Mohamed Salah (8.30)
2- Jarrod Bowen (7.42)
3- Raphinha (7.39)
4- Adama Traore (7.33)
5- Gabriel Jesus (7.32)

Mo Salah is without a doubt the best right-winger in the world's football. Presently, he is the best winger in the world right now.

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Left-Winger (LW)

1- Sadio Mane (7.35)
2- Dwight McNeill (7.32)
3- Jack Grealish (7.32)
4- Said Benrahma (7.17)
5- Emile Smith Rowe (7.09)

This season, Mohamed Salah has dominated the news at Liverpool, however Mane has also been quite excellent.

In 2021/22, the Senegalese ace has 6 Premier League goals.

Grealish has also performed admirably after joining Manchester City for a fee of £100 million this summer.

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ST – Striker:

1- Michail Antonio (7.51)
2- Romelu Lukaku (7.37)
3- Ivan Toney (7.36)
4- Allan Saint-Maximin (7.29)
5- Diogo Jota (7.24)

This season, Antonio has become the top striker in the Premier League. In 9 matches, he has scored ten goals.

Cristiano Ronaldo, a Portuguese Star is not among the top 5 best centre forwards.

In actuality, he is the league's 65th top player, with an overall average of 6.99. There are  Nine strikers have outperformed him statistically.

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